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Dragon's Tooth, Parabola Rock, Lake of Artists and Lake Svetloye are all the key attractions of the Ergaki Nature Park.

You will reach these places and take vivid photos on the edge of the Dragon's Tooth!

Also, if you wish, you can use the “no backpacks” option and walk this scenic route light.

Location

Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

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Tour highlights

Dragon's Tooth

The most epic photos in Ergaks are here!

Lake of Artists

A night on the lake of Artists is the dream of many who have seen photos of a Parabola

The parabola

The amazing geometry of the rock attracts thousands of tourists

Digital Detox

There will be no mobile connection here. The absence of mosquitoes and ticks makes this place unique!

Lake Svetloye

The business card of the Ergaki Nature Park. The Starry and Bird rocks rise here

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to the camping camp. Excursion to the lake. Light
08:00 Meeting of participants at the railway station of Abakan.
Departure of a registered transport to the Ergaki Nature Park.
There will be a stop along the way to have breakfast.
11:00 We move to the camping camp.
The distance from the highway to the camp is 6.3 km. The journey time is 3 hours. You can order the service of "Dropping off personal belongings" so as not to carry your backpack.
14:00 Accommodation at the campsite, lunch.
15:00 Excursion to Lake Svetloye is the business card of the Ergaki village, where you will see the Bird and Star rocks. And also swim in a mountain lake at an altitude of 1,500 meters!
19:00 After dinner, an evening of acquaintances over a campfire.
21:00 Bathhouse.

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Day 2 - The transition to Lake. Artists, sk. Parabola
08:00 Morning exercises, breakfast.
09:00 According to the plan, today we are climbing, perhaps, the most beautiful view of the Ergaki Natural Park – Bird Pass (2050m).
It offers a view of the Parabola Rock, Dragon's Tooth, Mountain Spirits Lake and many more beautiful views!
Then we go down to the Lake of Artists.
18:00 Arrival at the lake, dinner preparation.
Early lights out.
The first and last check-in to the Ergaki tour. The Dragon's Tooth is accompanied by porters to transfer trekking tents to the parking lots in view of the beginning and end of the season in Ergaki Park. In addition to cooking dinner, you may need help setting up a bivouac.

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Day 3 - Climbing the Dragon's Tooth
08:00 Morning exercises, breakfast.
09:00 The ascent of the Dragon's Tooth is 900 meters high and the journey time is 8 hours round trip.
A special feature of the route is the kurum fields – these are the stones on the trail that you will need to move along. The Dragon's Tooth is the top point of the Ergaki Nature Park. Here are the most incredible pictures!
18:00 Return to the parking lot.
Cooking dinner.
Rest.

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Day 4 - Day of rest
09:00 Morning exercises, breakfast.
11:00 Today is a kind of rest day or a spare day in case of bad weather.
If the program is moving according to plan, then today we will climb the mirror of the Parabola rock to the top of the Fat Brother.
18:00 Return to the parking lot.
Cooking dinner.
Rest.

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Day 5 - Bird Pass
09:00 Morning exercises, breakfast.
10:00 Our journey today will take 5 hours with a climb of 500 meters to the Bird Pass.
The exit will take place in any weather, so you must have a raincoat and a cape on your backpack in your backpack. And all the things are wrapped in cellophane and hermetic bags.
The Bird Pass is one of the most beautiful views of the Ergaki Park. From here you can see 3 valleys: Jerboa, Lake. The lake of Light and Mountain Spirits!
17:00 accommodation at the campsite, dinner. Then we go to bask in the bathhouse, swim in a mountain stream.
21:00 Evening by the campfire!

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Day 6 - Transfer to Abakan. Completion of the tour
08:00 Morning exercises, breakfast.
09:00 Descent to the highway to the registered transport.
On this day, as well as on the first one, you can order a “Cargo dump” service – your backpack will be carried away by porters (people who carry cargo in the mountains).
16:00 Arrival in Abakan.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

You will travel at a comfortable pace, usually in good weather (using a spare day) 14-16 km. Therefore, you will be able to cope if you do not have any chronic, physical diseases.

Accommodation

Tent

7 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in a tent.

The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles: 35,000 rubles. for double occupancy.

Supplement for single accommodation: 10,000 rubles.

Meals:

Meals at the campsite - breakfast, dinner.

Meals at the parking lot on the lake. Artists - all participants of the campaign participate in the preparation.

An equipped camping camp is a parking lot on the Medvezhye River agreed with the management of the Ergaki Park. A 30-minute walk from the lake. Light. Accommodation in 4-bed full-length camping tents. 2 sections for 2 people (single occupancy in the section is possible for an additional fee).

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 14 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

Included in price

meals on the route;
accommodation at Alptrek Camping Camp (2 nights);
accommodation in a stationary camp on the lake. Artists (3 nights);
accompanied by an instructor-guide;
Abakan — Ergaki — Abakan transfer;
accompanied by a certified instructor-guide;
registration at the visit center of Ergaki and the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
sauna at the campsite (2 times);
insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Abakan and back;
meals not specified in the program;
dropping off personal belongings before camping on the first day is 3,500 rubles, payment for 1 backpack weighing up to 15 kg.;
single room in the tent section — 10,000 rubles.;
transfer from/to Krasnoyarsk — 5,000 rubles/person, one-way price;
rent of a sleeping bag and a mat 3,500 rubles.;
trekking poles for rent 3,500 rubles for all days.

It's important to know

Raincoat	1-2 pieces	It's better to take a PONCHO	necessarily
Running shoes/trekking boots	1 pair		preferably
Rubber boots	1 pair	We strongly recommend that you take it. In rainy weather in Ergaki, not a single trekking shoe will stand up and will be wet.	preferably
Slippers	1 pair	For rooms, for baths	preferably
Expedition backpack with rain cover	60-80 liters .	The main backpack will be required to get from the highway to the base camp – it is 6 km (3 hours journey). The road is good. The backpack can also be closed with a trash bag.	necessarily
The jacket and trousers are windproof and water-repellent	1 piece	A membrane fabric that repels water and allows the skin to breathe is desirable.	preferably
Panama hat/sun buff	1 piece	Head protection from the Sun	necessarily
T-shirt/T-shirt, light trousers, shorts	2 pieces	Summer after all!	preferably
Swimsuit, towel	1 piece	If desired, you can swim in glacial lakes, sunbathe in the Sun (a mountain tan lasts much longer than a sea tan!). And also go to the sauna.	preferably
Trekking poles	1 pair	They suit some people, but they only get in the way of others. But it is recognized that such sticks reduce the load on the knee joints by 30%.	preferably
Water bottle, thermos for tea	1-1.5 liters	For excursions. Water can be collected in almost all streams.	necessarily
Sunscreen/spray and lipstick	1 piece	With maximum protection factor!	necessarily
Personal first aid kit + vitamins	1 piece	First-aid kit for "favorite" diseases. A 2-3 cm wide patch for the prevention of calluses, elastic bandage	necessarily
Sleeping bag	1 PC	A sleeping bag is required for the tour. But you can rent it.	necessarily
Carpet	1 PC	A sleeping mat is required for the tour. You can rent it.	necessarily
Head lamp	1 PC	Every tourist should have their own light source so that their hands are free.	necessarily
A cape on a backpack	1	It is better to have a poncho raincoat. This is the best solution for a mountain hike.	necessarily
Cellophane bags	1 roll.	30-60L garbage bags are ideal for packing things in a backpack.	necessarily

Dates and Prices

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15 – 20 Jun 6 days 5 nights

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22 – 27 Jun 6 days 5 nights

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29 Jun – 4 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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6 – 11 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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13 – 18 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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20 – 25 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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27 Jul – 1 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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3 – 8 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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10 – 15 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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17 – 22 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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24 – 29 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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Reviews

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Diana

17 Jan, 2025

about tour

I want to sincerely thank you for the exciting and memorable Dragon’s Tooth tour. It was an incredible experience :D a true escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and work, a chance to clear my mind, and enjoy breathtaking views in the company of wonderful people.

17 Jan, 2025

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Lisa De

26 Jul, 2024

about tour

I was buying a tour for my son and a family friend. The tour was eventful and interesting, the places were magical and everything, in general, the experience was successful. The route is cool!

26 Jul, 2024
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Kristina

17 Jan, 2025

about provider

A special thank you to our driver, Andrey, for providing safe and efficient transportation. Huge thanks as well to our guide, Victoria, for crafting an engaging and secure route, excellent organization, memorable experiences, and her uplifting positivity.

17 Jan, 2025

Ergaks. Dragon's Tooth